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The Swan at Forest Row

4.0 star property
Guests relax by the lobby fireplace or step outside to enjoy fresh air on the outdoor furniture, with complimentary newspapers and attentive staff nearby

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The Swan at Forest Row welcomes visitors with its picturesque garden and inviting fireplace. The property serves a full breakfast and provides in-room WiFi for connectivity. Travelers appreciate the helpful multilingual staff who create a genuine home-away-from-home atmosphere.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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9.0 out of 10
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(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Forest Row is home to The Swan at Forest Row. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Weald and Worth Way Country Park, while Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre and Standen House and Garden are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hanbury Stadium or Broadfield Stadium. Visit our Forest Row travel guide
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1 Lewes Road, Forest Row, England, RH18 5ES

What's nearby

  • Great Dixter House and Gardens featuring heritage elements
    High Weald
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Originally a deer hunting forest in Norman times, Ashdown Forest is now one of the largest free public areas in the South East of England. It is a great place for walking and enjoying amazing views over the Sussex countryside and is known the world over as the 'home' of Winnie-the-Pooh.
    Ashdown Forest
    6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Brighton Beach which includes general coastal views
    Brighton Beach
    49 min drive - 35.3 miles
  • Forest Way Country Park
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • East Grinstead Station
    7 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thai Time
    1 min walk
  • The Ship Inn
    6 min drive
  • Forest Brasserie
    5 min drive
  • The Swan
    1 min walk
  • The Old Dunnings Mill
    7 min drive

About this property

The Swan at Forest Row

Upscale hotel
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at The Swan at Forest Row. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and bicycle parking
  • Multilingual staff, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 48-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Swan
The Swan at Forest Row Hotel
The Swan at Forest Row Forest Row
The Swan at Forest Row Hotel Forest Row

Frequently asked questions

Is The Swan at Forest Row pet-friendly?

Yes, The Swan at Forest Row allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Swan at Forest Row?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Swan at Forest Row?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Swan at Forest Row located?

Situated in Forest Row, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ashdown Forest and High Weald. Standen House and Garden and Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Swan at Forest Row Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 118 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, spacious and well appointed. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere in the pub.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and staff, interesting building and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean well equipped room on ground floor. Perfect for a dog friendly room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing full English breakfast. Only downside was a bit noisy in the evening, loud music and generatir noise. Ear plugs are thoughtfully provided.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRANT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pub with rooms

Great place to stay, very friendly staff, decent food and really comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

Comfortable room, good atmosphere, good beers, good food albeit a little small in portion size. Parking is limited during busy periods. Breakfast not until 8am Food available until 9pm wifi wouldnt allow streaming to netflix etc..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pub, friendly staff, comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old English Pub and Inn, clean and well kept. The food was great and the rooms clean. We stayed the week and found the staff to be friendly and accommodating. Just what you'd imagine a village Pub should be! So happy to have found The Swan, we'll be back to stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick getaway

Amazing stay, extremely comfortable room, friendly staff, very polite and helpful. Beautiful food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely, comfy and welcoming

Really easy and friendly check in. Beautiful spacious room with big super comfy bed. Parking okay, not lots but we were okay. Staff are lovely. We had an evening meal which was delicious. Nice touches are nice coffees in the room, nice shower gels and our dogs were welcomed too. Would definitely recommend and stay here again..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal boutique hotel/pub

Lovely staff, very friendly and welcoming, ideal for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Forest Row

Really nice little pub/hotel which provides great services, food, beer and the room was perfectly formed. Loved the stay and would definitetly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Garry

The room was very dated and in need of some TLC, however the bed was comfortable and the bathroom had been recently renovated. The location was very good- a quick walk to restaurants and shopping. The rooms are above the Pub so it can be quite noisy, but once the pub closed @ 11 it was very quiet with the exception of the road traffic. We chose other options for our meals. Maria's was very good for breakfast and lunch. Jazz & Java had great breakfast and dinners. Service was excellent and a 5 minute walk from The Swan.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay

Clean and comfortable room. We had a meal in the pub and the food was very good. Church bell was chiming through the night, hotel had thoughtfully supplied earplugs!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pub.

Very friendly pub, great food. Room clean and comfy. Only down was the church clock chiming on the the hour every hour throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what you want from a nice pub with rooms. Clean, comfortable and a large bed. Nice toiletries provided, nice bedding and fluffy towels. Easy to go downstairs for breakfast or dinner or go out to the walkable options. We stayed here to enjoy 100 acre wood which is a short drive or walk away. Friendly staff at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed at the Swan for one night as I was on a course nearby the following day. Great choice of venue, very welcoming, clean and comfortable and spacious room. All the staff were very friendly, no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pub/hotel. Food was good Breakfast didn’t start until 8am which wasn’t ideal. Apart from that all ok. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find at a great price

Lovely room underneath the pub. Really easy parking and check in. Room very spacious, large TV, good sized shower cubicle. Bed extremely comfortable. Tea/coffee available in room, more oat milk than cows milk sachets would be great but plentiful even for a couple.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Arabella Williamson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our bed was very comfortable. Once I turned the radiator on it the room warmed up. We had a frosty welcome. We would have appreciated an offer of help with our luggage. We are elderly and my husband struggled with the case on the stairs. The young man who was working in the morning was delightful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Forest Row

Room was compact but comfortable. Windows only single glazed, so a but cold and misted up. Had to keep blinds shut as the view was right onto the High Street, with no net curtain. So lack of privacy 😒
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun little stay

Really friendly staff. Our room which we booked last minute for a little escape, was tiny! But it was comfortable. Booking above a pub we were worried about noise and it was a little noisy but mainly from the traffic as the room is really close to the road. The staff were really cool, the pub had a great vibe, the shower was amazing, the TV perfect and the breakfast was Top. good value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great room, but service not so good

Very nice, spacious room, and bathroom. A bit disturbing at first was the kitchen fan outside the door, but one got used to the humming, and it was off after the kitchen had closed. During our 2 night stay there was no room cleaning or replenishing of tea/coffee etc. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent but pricey. They would not let us book breakfast with the room on arrival, so make sure if you want it to book with the room. Otherwise breakfast menu is more expensive. But there are lovely places in the village to have breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice dog friendly pub

We stayed in a double room with an extra bed for our adult daughter, plus our dog, which was amply big enough. It was clean and comfortable, although there were signs of wear in the decor. We had dinner which was OK but nothing particularly special. We ate in the bar because we had our dog with us so it was good they allowed dogs in the bar area. We marked it as 4 star because when we came to pay, it wasn't pointed out to us that they had already added a service charge so we automatically added another 10% and only noticed after we'd paid. Technically, our fault for not checking but it was obvious that we hadn't noticed so it would have been better if they'd said something.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ear plugs supplied next to the bed for a reason.

Beautiful room, with a comfortable bed and very clean. The food was great and service very good. However, fundamental to staying in a hotel is getting a good night's sleep. I appreciate it's a 16th century building and probably heavily controlled in terms of building / planning regulations but my colleague in the next room and I were both kept awake most of the night by the street noise, and church bell opposite. Every hour on the hour. Every conversation you could hear from outside, every moped buzzing around and even normal conversations from passers by. We stayed at similarly aged hotels on our business trip who all had internal double glazing (not changing the exterior frames etc. If you wonder why there are two jars of ear plugs next to the bed...that's why. Shame as a lovely property and great food. Just don't expect to get alot of sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The welcome was warm and I was shown to my room - a large well appointed room with an immaculate bathroom. All good so far. Unfortunately, it wasn't until I went to bed I realised the constant noise of traffic on the A22 that carried on until the early hours of the morning. This coupled with the Town Hall clock that chimed every hour resulted in a night of poor sleep. I should have realised that the noise would be excessive as the Swan had provided ear plugs by the bed. In the morning, I came down for breakfast and was quickly greeted with 'breakfast is extra'. This wasn't a problem but the price of £18.98 was excessive and I felt that being charged extra for coffee was unreasonable. The breakfast itself was fairly average and certainly didn't warrant the cost. In places the Swan is a bit tatty and, I would suggest that the tired single glazed windows could do with being replaced to counter the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024